KEY DATES
Friday, Nov. 25 to Tuesday, Dec. 10 – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
Monday, Dec. 5 to Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Finals Prep at the Library & Learning Commons
Monday, Dec. 5 to Friday, Dec. 16 - Fall final exam period
Tuesday, Dec. 6 - National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women
Saturday, Dec. 10 - World Human Rights Day
EVENTS & INITIATIVES
Nov 25 to Dec 10: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
What can you do? Become an ally by adopting these simple but powerful actions all year long:
• Listen: be open to learning from the experiences of others.
• Believe: support survivors and those affected by violence. It’s very important that you say the words, “I believe you” and “this is not your fault”.
• Educate (yourself and others): learn the facts about GBV; know what your workplace policies say about violence and harassment; take a course; participate in an event.
• Speak out: add your voice to call out violence.
• Intervene: find a safe way to help when you see acts of gender-based violence. Name what you see. Express your concern and ask how you can help. Intervening can also mean providing support and resources.
• Act: give your time or donate to organizations working to end gender-based violence. Wear a purple ribbon in support of this cause.
Finals Prep at the LLC
The Library & Learning Commons is the perfect spot to study for upcoming finals. In addition to a being a quiet place where you can concentrate, we are also providing lots of study break activities. Come borrow a mindfulness kit, enjoy snacks and drinks provided by NISU, visit with a therapy dog, create handmade decorations, or try your hand at origami. The Comox Valley library will be extending their hours and staying open until 8:00 pm.
LLC Holiday Book Bundles
Looking for some good reads over the holidays and not sure just what to pick up?
Let us introduce you to some great new titles and authors!
Simply complete this form telling us what types of books you are interested in and then library staff will select titles from the collection to suit your tastes. We will contact you when your bundle is ready to be picked up, and at the campus that is most convenient for you. Forms due before December 12th and books will be due back by January 10th.
Breaking the Closet book link
Here is the link for accessing chapters from the Breaking the Closet book if you missed the in-person events and are interested in finding out more about this book of stories from members of the LGBTQ+ community at NIC: https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=732551&p=5264014
Beaver Lodge Forest in CR
Have you visited the Beaver Lodge Forest? Would you like to make suggestions for improvements? Add your voice here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D6P6QZC
Call for participation in University of the Fraser Valley study
Dr. Emilio Landolfi, a Professor in the School of Kinesiology at University of the Fraser Valley, invites you to take part in a project that explores people’s understanding of exercise addiction. Participants will be asked to attend ONE online focus – group discussion session for approximately 60 minutes. The discussion will be kept confidential. Please contact Emilio at emilio.landolfi@ufv.ca to indicate interest.
RECIPE IDEAS
Festive Cookies
Who needs a recipe to enjoy cookies when there are so many good mixes on the market! Just buy a mix, follow the instructions on the package, scoop, bake, allow to cool and you’ll have fresh cookies from the oven, ready to enjoy with a warm beverage.
Prep time: 15 minutes, cook time: 15 minutes, 30 minutes total effort for 100% enjoyment!
NIC SUPPORTS & SERVICES
Contact NIC’s Early Assist earlyassist@nic.bc.ca for personal or academic campus and community supports.
For emergencies call 911 or the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888. You can also visit Here2Talk.
Support services include: emergency financial aid, Indigenous supports, counselling, disability services and much more.
The Library & Learning Commons (LLC) library.nic.bc.ca is your perfect spot to borrow a laptop, print a document, or just say hi! Academic Supports at LLC include: Research Support, Writing Support, Math Support, Peer Tutoring and Student Technical Services.
GRATEFUL & THANKFUL
Has an NIC instructor or staff member made a difference in your life as a student? If you’d like to recognize someone’s expertise, support, or kindness that contributed to your success, please fill out our recognition form. We will send the nominee an anonymous thank you on your behalf including your comment(s).
Please keep in touch by email studentlife@nic.bc.ca or Student Life Facebook or Student Life Instagram page. We welcome your feedback!
Cheers,
Lela Kulesh, Rachel Birch, Mez Jiwaji - your Student Life team
